Join Tom Silverstein for updates, analysis and discussion as the Green Bay Packers take on the Arizona Cardinals at noon Sunday at Lambeau Field.

Greetings everyone. Welcome to wintry wonderland at Lambeau Field. The snow is light, but boy is it whipping around inside the stadium. Winds are going to be a factor, although I think the cold won't be a big deal.

by Tom Silverstein12/2/2018 5:32:11 PM

Tom - hope the coffee is hot. When I look back at the draft of 2017, and think how many misses TT had , it scares me that Gutekunst was in the draft room at that time and arguably would agree to those huge misses (ala - King over Watt and Biegel over Ju Ju Smith Schuster). Alarming

by Michael 12/2/2018 5:32:21 PM

Definitely something to think about, but I think you have to judge him on his own selections and I'd say his first class is shaping up to be pretty good.

by Tom Silverstein12/2/2018 5:32:56 PM

Can’t watch the game, Tom, so I’m depending on you more than ever today. Have a great game!

by Peoria Pack12/2/2018 5:32:59 PM

SILVERSTEIN RULES!

by PackerBacker5012/2/2018 5:33:01 PM

Subscriber!

by PackerBacker5012/2/2018 5:33:03 PM

Tom Good Morning, Do you feel the Pack should have waited till the end of these season before giving Rodgers a new contract?

by James12/2/2018 5:33:09 PM

No, I think they did the right thing. They were under a lot of pressure to make him happy and the investment definitely looked good at the time. You figure you'll get at least three or four more good years out of him. I don't think this season is decline in talent as much as injury and a desire to play like he usually does when he physically can't

by Tom Silverstein12/2/2018 5:34:39 PM

Hello Tom: How do you think the weather will affect the game?

by PackerBacker5012/2/2018 5:34:41 PM

I would think you'd be better off running the ball than throwing it. The wind is strong. The field looks pretty good. Seems like a game where both teams will strap it up and run the ball.

by Tom Silverstein12/2/2018 5:35:30 PM

TT made the picks 100%—didn’t consider input

by Sgbtulsa12/2/2018 5:35:33 PM

Does Rodgers toss >4 TD passes today or Jones rush for 3TD?

by Adam12/2/2018 5:35:38 PM

Given the option to choose, I'd go with Jones.

by Tom Silverstein12/2/2018 5:35:50 PM

Anyone get fired or pull a hamstring yet?

by Dirty Martini12/2/2018 5:35:54 PM

I nearly rolled an ankle on the way to the coffee urn, but you'll be happy to know I taped it up and am ready to go.

by Tom Silverstein12/2/2018 5:36:20 PM

Snow, wound and cold. MM might throw it only 65% of the time

by Sgbtulsa12/2/2018 5:36:29 PM

Well I have a subscription. And wonder if the rumors of you being in line for HC due to your incredibly gifted and possibly genius football IQ are hopefully true?

by Nate 12/2/2018 5:36:36 PM

Geez, why would I want to put myself through the abuse of being a head coach when I can put myself through the abuse of hosting this blog???

by Tom Silverstein12/2/2018 5:37:11 PM

Tom, are Perry and Matthews on this roster next year?

by Jmk12/2/2018 5:37:13 PM

Matthews, probably, Perry, no.

by Tom Silverstein12/2/2018 5:37:34 PM

Tom - when the Pack interviews a prospective free agent, do they have the player run a 40 yd dash to evaluate the players present-day speed?

by AZWarrior12/2/2018 5:37:39 PM

They put them through workouts. Sometimes a 40 is done, other times it's just running the guy through football drills to see if he's in shape.

by Tom Silverstein12/2/2018 5:38:14 PM

Tom, will Vitale actually be used today as a fullback?

by Chris12/2/2018 5:38:16 PM

I think so. I think he's mostly for special teams, but I have a feeling they want to run with a fullback more often in short yardage. Plus, they can play Kendricks more at TE in place of Graham.

by Tom Silverstein12/2/2018 5:39:07 PM

Who returns punts today Tom?

by John in Coppell12/2/2018 5:40:27 PM

I'm thinking Tramon Williams or Josh Jackson.

by Tom Silverstein12/2/2018 5:40:46 PM

Hi Tom! I'm here from Hungary as always. A rare occasion that I don't have to go to work right away when the game is over.

by kwest12/2/2018 5:40:49 PM

Awesome, welcome!

by Tom Silverstein12/2/2018 5:41:02 PM

Tom, How can the Undefeated for past 2 years - UCF, NOT make the College Playoffs??? Around Alumni!

by JP Yosemite12/2/2018 5:41:11 PM

Update on Bahktieri? Active today?

by Adam12/2/2018 5:41:12 PM

Active and expected to start.

by Tom Silverstein12/2/2018 5:41:20 PM

Tom

What can we learn from today’s game?

If they win they where suppose to

If they loose, oh boy

by Mike12/2/2018 5:41:23 PM

Yeah, good point. Lose and McCarthy is done. Win, and gain some confidence for next week. That's how the final five weeks are going to have to go.

by Tom Silverstein12/2/2018 5:42:08 PM

What are the chances Gutenkunst hires the next HC and they report to him?

by PeteT12/2/2018 5:42:10 PM

Not good based on what I know right now.

by Tom Silverstein12/2/2018 5:42:24 PM

Highest draft priority? OLB..Saftey...Tight End?

by Jmk12/2/2018 5:42:30 PM

Tackle, TE, DL/OLB.

by Tom Silverstein12/2/2018 5:43:09 PM

Tom, did any of the Packer running backs play college in a 2 back set? Seems like playing with a fullback might be a challenge as they really haven’t played in many 2 back sets this year

by MI Pack Fan12/2/2018 5:44:05 PM

Good question. Most college teams play with one back. But it shouldn't be an adjustment. It's just like playing with an extra OL. You're either playing off his or a lineman's block regardless.

by Tom Silverstein12/2/2018 5:45:08 PM

If we subscribe, can we please be able to inscribe online as well. Why make us call?

by John in Coppell12/2/2018 5:45:14 PM

Inscribe?

by Tom Silverstein12/2/2018 5:45:36 PM

No Cobb returning them?

by John in Coppell12/2/2018 5:45:51 PM

Kind of doubt it.

by Tom Silverstein12/2/2018 5:45:59 PM

Greetings from Anchorage. Although the season is lost, I am grateful for my Green Bay Packers and this blog as a clean up distraction. Go pack go!